scott + sarah ENGAGED!! rapid city engagement photography

For the past eleven years, Scott and Sarah have been friends. And at some point, that eventually led to being more than just friends. There was no real ‘first date’ for these two – just a lot of really good dates that were worth following each other around the country for.

I love when couples are so at ease with each other, it doesn’t matter if there’s a camera around. You can see the love and trust and comfort. In the way they smile at each other, hold each other and even just look at each other. It’s all there. And I LOVE seeing that in my couples!!

hannah class of 2013

Another year, another group of high school graduates!! My passion for photography is mostly for weddings, but I do enjoy a senior portrait session every now and then – kinda like a stress reliever. :-)

You might recognize Hannah – she’s been helping me with a few weddings here in the Black Hills and now it’s finally her turn in front of my camera! I just couldn’t wait until this summer to photograph Hannah – so we decided to do a mini session this weekend!!

Here are my top favorites, but be on the lookout later this summer for more of Hannah’s beautiful face! :-)

happy mother’s day!!

To all the moms+grandmas+godmoms out there.

To the mothers and grandmothers of the brides and grooms I’ve had the pleasure of meeting.

To all my brides who have become mothers.

And especially to my mom and soon-to-be mother-in-law.

Hugs and a picture of a pretty flower to you all!! :-)

baby chaz!! rapid city newborn photography

Six days past his due date and thirty hours of labor, baby Chaz sure knew how to test his parents’ patience. But all eight pounds one ounce of him was well worth the wait (and work on momma’s behalf)!!

He’s already daddy’s little boy. :-)

He seemed to be happiest in momma’s arms. :-)

*big yawn!!*

Babies always tend to do the cutest things just as I’m packing up to leave. Chaz decided to make faces at me. :-)